Girl Scouts’ Stumble Boosts Christian-Based American Heritage Girls

Concerned Women for America ^ | 03/30/04 | Martha Kleder

[Screaming_Gerbil]

I don't get their comment about being Christ centered and not God centered? Do you?

So a lesbian who practices witchcraft and worships the goddess won't try to join and then sue for discrimmination.

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

Where Does The Money Go?

All of the proceeds from the Girl Scout Cookie Sale remain in our Council. The Cookies sell for $3.00 per box. The following is a breakdown of where the cookie money goes.

.84 Cost of cookies
.40 Troop proceeds
.13 Girl recognition
.05 Financial assistance
.02 Service Unit allocations
1.56 Support of program events, training of volunteers, service to leaders, maintenance and camp development

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

Girl Scouts heads-up. Read the whole article linked above, not just the excerpted info here.

[viaveritasvita]

Excellent article. Love CWFA. Thanks.

Bump and send to private email distribution.

Semper Fi

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[ChocChipCookie]

Do you know what ages their program is for? My daugther will soon be 5, and I'd love for her to get involved in something like this.

[hattend]

I don't get their comment about being Christ centered and not God centered? Do you?

So the druids, gaists, secularists, etc can't parse their charter and gradually chip away in the courts at the AHG like they are doing to the Boy Scouts and as they did the Girl Scouts.

[hattend]

American Heritage Girls: A growing option

“When developing American Heritage Girls, we wanted to make sure that Christian values would remain at the core,” Garibay said. “We took the advice of my friends in the Boy Scouts, and we stay away from all government or United Way funding. [Editor’s note: About 60 United Way chapters have withdrawn support of the Boy Scouts over the Scouts’ refusal to allow homosexual troop leaders or members.]

“We operate on a charter system, so that the chartering organization owns the troop. We charter to churches and Christian schools, so that the AHG troop operates just like any other ministry under their wing.

“We require that all troop leaders sign a statement of faith,” she added. “But the girls who attend are not required to. All girls are welcome.”

If you would like more information on American Heritage Girls, either on troops in your area or starting one at your church or Christian school, visit the American Heritage Girls Web site.

[hattend]

http://www.ahgonline.org/AboutUsFiles/generalinfopack.html

[hattend]

Wow, I'm impressed. I may have to give some money to this group.

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As an American Heritage Girl, I will be:

Compassionate - Understanding others in fellowship, empathy, kindness, and caring. Respect others' opinions and emotions.

Helpful - Willingly serve others.

Honest - Always tell the truth and keep my promise.

Loyal - True to God, family, friends, community and country.

Persevering - Continuing to strive toward a goal despite obstacles.

Pure - Keep my mind and body pure. Seek the friendship of those with like values.

Resourceful - Wisely use my time, materials and talents.

Respectful - Honor my country, be obedient to those in authority and courteous to all.

Responsible - Accountable for my own actions. Reliable in all situations.

Reverent - Faithful and honoring to God. Respectful to the beliefs of others.

[threat matrix]

Way to go Heritage Girls!

[ASA.Ranger]

###I don't get their comment about being Christ centered and not God centered? Do you?###

There are philosophical entities that proclaim that “God is everything” (Christian Science; Church of Religious Science) and are religious entities ONLY for the Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)3 (exempt from income tax organization).

Many religions claim entities other than CHRIST as GOD. The ‘one, holy, catholic and apostolic’ Roman Catholic Church believes in the TRINITY; GOD is CHRIST is HOLY SPIRIT is ONE. The Reformation refuted portions of the Catholic Canon. The Episcopalians (Catholic Light) resulted from the indiscretions of the English King Henry 8. Christians are in the SUPER minority as compared to ISLAM and other faiths.

It become necessary to very narrowly parameterize the American Heritage Girls’ faith as CHRIST based to create the distinction between the CHRISTIAN definition of God (Trinity) and the ISLAMIC, BUDDIST, JOSEPH SMITH, SCIENTOLOGY, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE or RELIGIOUS SCIENCE definition of GOD (which is everything from a chunk of dirt to Allah to everything (including Hitler!)).

The acceptance of a religion is related to where one is born and the culture in which one is raised. The Christian religion may be dominant in the USA but is relatively squat elsewhere.

Please do not ‘shoot’ me if you do not understand. I can only assist in reaching an understanding; however I am unable to ‘make’ anyone else understand. I’ve been ‘round the world a couple of times and have merely observed (Military and US Peace Corps).

Peace be with you.

[Smocker]

THanks for your comment, I was responding as a Roman Catholic Christian who believes in the concept of the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I did not see why a group that wanted to be identified as Christian would separate the Son from the Father and promote that as a concept.

[I_dmc]

I hear ya. I've been blessed with two sons, no daughters, and have a soft spot for girls organizations as a result. I have a new option to designate as my company giving contribution now.